Morelos Diversion Dam

Yuma County, Arizona (near Yuma)

River/Stream: Colorado

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
1,304 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,160 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
140,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-12-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AZ10005
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
32.70500, -114.72800
Age
76 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.